Caribbean Export, with support from the European Union, extends an invitation to CARIFORUM-based nutraceutical producers to apply for a chance to exhibit at the upcoming Vitafoods Europe 2025 trade show. This premier event is scheduled to take place from 20-22 May at the Fira Barcelona Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain.

Vitafoods Europe is a premier annual event that unites the global nutraceutical community, encompassing the entire supply chain from ingredients and raw materials to finished products and services. Established in 1997, the event has grown significantly, with the 2023 edition welcoming 18,854 attendees and 1,060 exhibitors. The event attracts a diverse international audience and offers a platform to discover the latest innovations, build partnerships, and connect with industry leaders. For more information about Vitafoods Europe please visit https://www.vitafoods.eu.com/en/home.html.

Noting Europe’s vast market potential and the advantageous position provided by the CARIFORUM-EU
Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), Caribbean Export is committed to supporting representatives
from CARIFORUM enterprises within the following niches to partake in this prestigious event:

Caribbean Export will support selected firms with the following:

• Training Programs: Caribbean Export will provide in-market support and orientation to successful applicants ahead of the Trade show. This will include a virtual program during March and April 2025, to assist firms in enhancing their EU market penetration or expansion strategy, benefits of the EU-EPA, market research, logistics and B2B and distributor networks. This will culminate with a 2-day in-person exercise in Barcelona, on 15 and 16 May, ahead of the showcase.
• Booth Provision: Participants will be provided with floor space for their booths at the trade show under the Absolutely Caribbean Pavilion.
• Booth Design and Construction: Design and construction of individual booths in line with the Absolutely Caribbean brand.
• Exhibitor Fee: Cover the cost of the exhibitor fee as a shared exhibitor, valued at Euro 3450 per firm.
• In Market Orientation Transport: transport for activities related to the in-market orientation and B2B support.

Total support by Caribbean Export is valued at over EURO 15,000 per firm.

The Application Process

The application process for firms interested in participating in the Vitafoods Europe trade show and in- market support is as follows:

• Step 1 – Complete and submit the online application form below:
  • Vitafoods Europe Application Form
• Step 2 – Submit a 3–5-minute video answering the following questions:
  • Provide a brief description of your company.
  • What is your motivation for attending the Trade show and in market support activity?
  • What do you hope to achieve?

Please submit the video link to [email protected] and copied to [email protected] and ensure both email addresses have full access to the content.

Applicants are required to complete both steps of the application process. Incomplete submissions will not be considered.

Applications must be submitted by 23:59 AST Monday 17 February 2025.
Download the full Expression of Interest below.